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Self-hosted alternatives to Forsta

The Forsta listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 14 of the 148 other form and survey tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Forsta's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 12 of them are free or have a free plan.

14 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Forsta

  1. LimeSurvey

    Open-source survey tool, hosted in the cloud or self-hosted

    • LimeSurvey has a free plan. Forsta does not.
    • LimeSurvey is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LimeSurvey also covers templates.
    • Forsta also covers dashboards.
    LimeSurvey pricing and details

  2. KoboToolbox

    Open-source data collection for field surveys, online or offline

    • KoboToolbox has a free plan. Forsta does not.
    • Only KoboToolbox lists an Android app.
    • KoboToolbox is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Forsta also covers dashboards.
    KoboToolbox pricing and details

  3. OpnForm

    Open-source form builder with unlimited submissions

    • OpnForm has a free plan. Forsta does not.
    • OpnForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • OpnForm also covers templates.
    • Forsta also covers reports and dashboards.
    OpnForm pricing and details

  4. Checkbox Survey

    Survey software for the cloud or your own servers

    • Checkbox Survey is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Forsta also covers dashboards.
    Checkbox Survey pricing and details

  5. Formbricks

    Open-source survey platform for links, websites and apps

    • Formbricks has a free plan. Forsta does not.
    • Formbricks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Formbricks also covers templates and workflow automation.
    • Forsta also covers forms, reports and dashboards.
    Formbricks pricing and details

  6. HeyForm

    Open-source builder for conversational forms and surveys

    • HeyForm has a free plan. Forsta does not.
    • HeyForm is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • HeyForm also covers templates and no-code.
    • Forsta also covers reports and dashboards.
    HeyForm pricing and details

  7. Open Data Kit

    Open-source mobile and web data collection

    • Open Data Kit has a free plan. Forsta does not.
    • Only Open Data Kit lists an Android app.
    • Open Data Kit is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Forsta also covers reports and dashboards.
    Open Data Kit pricing and details

  8. Survey Solutions

    Free survey software from the World Bank for CAPI and CAWI

    • Survey Solutions has a free plan. Forsta does not.
    • Survey Solutions is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Forsta also covers reports and dashboards.
    Survey Solutions pricing and details

  9. SurveyJS

    Open-source JavaScript form library with a paid form builder

    • SurveyJS has a free plan. Forsta does not.
    • SurveyJS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • SurveyJS also covers no-code.
    • Forsta also covers reports and dashboards.
    SurveyJS pricing and details

  10. Tripetto

    Conversational form builder as a cloud studio, WordPress plugin or SDK

    • Tripetto has a free plan. Forsta does not.
    • Tripetto is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tripetto also covers no-code.
    • Forsta also covers reports and dashboards.
    Tripetto pricing and details

  11. Typebot

    Open-source chatbot and conversational form builder

    • Typebot has a free plan. Forsta does not.
    • Typebot is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Typebot also covers no-code, whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
    • Forsta also covers surveys, reports and dashboards.
    Typebot pricing and details

  12. Form.io

    JSON form and API platform for developers, hosted or self-hosted

    • Form.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Forsta also covers surveys, reports and dashboards.
    Form.io pricing and details

2 more that can be self-hosted

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Forsta?

Yes. LimeSurvey, KoboToolbox, OpnForm, Checkbox Survey, Formbricks, HeyForm, Open Data Kit, Survey Solutions and 6 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Forsta be self-hosted?

The Forsta listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these form and survey tools are free?

LimeSurvey, KoboToolbox, OpnForm, Formbricks, HeyForm, Open Data Kit, Survey Solutions, SurveyJS and 4 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Forsta: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.